I once correctly identified that a PCZ caller was playing Stronghold by hearing the gentle mooing of cows in the background. Given many strategy games since have followed the removal of traditional base building, too, this was an intriguing change. Though it can feel a touch slow and dated today, for a release in it helped to add an extra layer of intrigue and invention. For that reason, it tends to hold a pretty large place in the hearts of many gamers of the era who enjoys its more bombastic, aggressive style and stone. The game itself also was rated because it provided a range of interesting Lords to pick from, all of which could provide a slightly different kind of experience compared to the others.įor its time, Stronghold offered a move away from the general rinse-repeat of base building that was so common in RTS games of the era. The campaign was well-liked, too, with enough variety in the levels to help keep things interesting enough from level to level.
The game was well loved because it provided a simple way to enjoy either a siege as the attacker, or holding off your fort from being overtaken.
At the time it was praised for its graphics though obviously dated by todays standards, and most found it to be an intriguing title that improved on more or less every part of the original game in terms of its style. Upon release, Stronghold: Crusader was met with largely positive responses. You take charge of attacking or defending a stronghold, using your pre-built army to charge in, take over, or fend off the attacking forces.Īlongside an enjoyable campaign feature, players could take part in single-player skirmishes that would allow for bespoke battles against the AI, offering greater opportunity to mess around and experiment with the gluttony of different units you could play with.Īn updated version of Crusader was released in, though many still to this day prefer to play the classic castle sim original. With the best part of 20 years since it was released, though, how does Stronghold: Crusader feel today? Similar in vein to many games of the era such as Age of Empires at least in terms of aesthetic, Stronghold: Crusader was a game where you took part in the Middle East in the middle of the Crusades. Developed by Firefly Studios, the game was a massive success and tended to provide a much greater range of improvements, features, and opportunities compared to its predecessor, the original Stronghold. As one of the most popular strategy game series of all-time, Stronghold has become a household name.
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